Bocce Rules

Ever wonder what those crazy were doing throwing that big ball at the little one.  They were playing Bocce.  (Horseshoes anywhere) Here is how the game is played

Playing The Italian Game of Bocce

Bocce is played with four or eight large balls and one smaller target or object ball called the pallino or jack.  There are 2 0r 4 balls to a side or team, and they are made in two colors to distinguish the balls of one team from the balls or the opposing team.  The pallino is thrown out by a member of the team having won the coin toss to start the game.  The same player throwing the pallino must deliver the first bocce ball.  The opposing team will then deliver their bocce balls until the point is taken or they have exhausted their 4 balls.  This “nearest ball” rule governs the sequence of the thrown balls.   The side whose bocce is the closest to the pallino is called the “in” ball and the opposing side the “out” ball.  Whenever a team gets “in” it steps aside and allows the “out” team  to bowl.  Complete rules are included with each set that you might purchase.

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    TopDog said,

    December 10, 2009 @ 2:24 pm

    Nice blog Cy. DOG products are almost in and then hopefully you will carry them on your site. Nice selection of games you have.

    http://www.thedayofgames.com

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    cyhour said,

    December 11, 2009 @ 11:46 pm

    Thanks for the comment about my Bocce rules and the blog in general. Perhaps you visited my web site as well.I visited your site and found it, also, worth going back to. I see you have many of the same products that I have on my web site so I understand your thought that I might be able to include some of them. All of my games come from Olympia Sports. If you are a manufacturer I may be able to offer comparison prices.

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